yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] Nouniard:
Anyone seen/have or know anything about this slightly different Android 2-din:

Since I can't yet post links: It's sold by eBay seller jessicaxu84 under the "Other Car DVD" category and is called "6.2'' Android 2.3OS, 2 Din Standard Car DVD Player,Multimedia,Auto Radio,BT,GPS"

I found a video for this model on YouTube under the name "Hifimax Android 2 din"

I like the home GUI (as well as the phone and radio) better than some of the other offerings. It has a different body style though and I'm not sure what other differences. Running 2.3
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
I'm trying to figure out how to get mine to work, I have everything connected except the reverse wire and it does nothing when I switch to reverse. Where do I connect the reverse wire in the dash?
[Android Head-Units] Major_Sarcasm:
Hmm, interesting.

Like the look of this one vs the Ouku offerings. Plus it has red illumination by the looks of the video on youtube and that would match my dash lighting.
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
So is yours NOT the same unit this thread is about?
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
Parking and Reverse Wires

Hey guys,

Thanks for all your help. I have almost completed my installation.

I must have missed out on how to connect the reverse and parking wires from the head unit. Is it necessary to hook up the parking wire to watch dvds? I'm trying to figure out what to hook the reverse wire from the head unit to without running an addition wire all the way back to the reverse lamp. I'm sure the reverse switch and the electrical is all up near the dash. What type of voltage is the parking wire looking for? Can it just be grounded?
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
Grounding the Parking wire will enable watching DVDs while in motion. Positive 12 volts on the Reverse wire will switch the unit to camera input. Connection to the reverse light circuit at the rear could be easier than other locations even if farther. Near your shifter MAY be the closest but not always or the easiest to get to. Some vehicles like most front wheel drive GMs I've seen have the reverse light switch mounted on the transmission while my Mercedes is mounted on the floor shifter. You need to Google your specific model or use a wiring diagram for your vehicle.
[Android Head-Units] Cool82:
I do not know how the cameras are connected but I believe if you have a video cable and wires + / - I think you can connect the cable + on reverse light. and cable - in the rear light ground.
[Android Head-Units] 949BFN:
Mine is the same. But the non-vehicle branded units come in two versions - with and without canbus support. The VW branded units all come with canbus support as far as I know and with those, you do not have to connect a "signal" wire to the reverse lights. The signal to switch is picked up via the canbus system on canbus supported units. (I have, however, also seen a non- branded unit with canbus support, which had, despite supporting canbus, a seperate signal wire.

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I have noticed that if you go into the "Extra Settings" menu (Password "123456"), there is a setting to enable/disable video in motion. I suspect that this setting will override any wiring.
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
Undependable Unit

Today I had to remap my steering wheel controls and I am having network errors. I cannot connect using the same Mobile AP, WPA PSK hotspot that worked great before.
[Android Head-Units] mister7000:
My understanding is to get this to work with ORiginal steering wheel controls they need to be analog. For my 2013 dodge grand caravan I will need an adapter (I'm thinking AXXESS AWSC-1) to change the digital signal in to analog connection the radio using the 1/8 jack.

Has any one done this before ?

Any advise as of how to properly connect the steering wheels controls to the radio ?

Thanks.
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
AWSC-1

I bought the AWSC-1 adapter but I didn't need it. The wires I ended up using were part of the Metra wiring harness for my Elantra. I still have the AWSC-1 but it looks complicated because it has alot of extra wires. I got this reply from seller:

Hello artash44,

Please check the steering wheel connection:

this item has three wiring for steering wheel control function. black marked GND,red marked KEY + and a brown marked KEY-

if your car has one wire for connection, you may connect the wire to ”KEY+”wire ，GND wire to GND（black）wire .

If your car has two wires for steering wheel control:

Please connect the wires to ”KEY+””KEY-“wire, separately, and GND wrie to A/D GND（black）wire .

if you are not familiar, please get it professional installed by mechanic. you may also need an adapter to make it working.

Any more questions, please feel free to contact us.
[Android Head-Units] mister7000:
Interesting...

By looking at the ASWC-1 instrucions it seems that dodge caravan uses two wires for steering wheel controls. However im not sure that it is a digital system.

My chevy tahoe truck in the other hand only uses 1 wire and that I know for a fact its a digital system so im using the GM version of that adapter to have steering wheel controls on my piooneer app radio.

Thanks for posting your instruccions. I will try them on my dodge caravan and report back to the forum.

Im curious, what year is your elantra (trying to figure out if its analog)? How many functions do u have on steering wheel? Is it just one set of controls or is it like my dodge that has on the right:volume up and down and a button in the center and on the left:skip back and forward and a button on the center for a total of 6 functions.

Thanks.

:thumbup:
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
SWC

Six buttons, see attached file. 2012 Elantra.vol+,vol-, next, prev, mode, mute. Plus phone controls answer, and hang up. I wasn't quit sure how to do the phone controls.
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
Pandora, iHeart Radio, sounds

I solve one problem just to hit another. Got my radio to work with my hotspot by rebooting my Galaxy Note and reconnecting. I had Pandora working but went back to radio and could not get Pandora to send sound to the speakers. I even went into applications and "stopped" radio but it just kept playing. I used the back button to stop the radio but Pandora would still not send sound to the speakers. Mute was not on, volume was 6 and no sound. I don't know. I loaded iHeart, no sound. Tried the internet, no sound. No sound for anything but radio.

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I am having this problem as well. I don't know how to fix it.
[Android Head-Units] ahdoublexl:
Does anyone know a way to disable the radio, or music app from coming up automatically when you turn the unit on. I would like it to just load the home screen.

Any assistance is greatly appreciated!
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
When I use a 3rd party media player like ProAmp, PlayerPro, or Rocket Player, when the unit reboots it goes to the home screen and stays there while the built-in "Music" player will automatically run on reboot.
[Android Head-Units] Cool82:
if you hold down the "back" your supposedly close all apps that are running. Try this and then restart the unit.

I however wish that third party apps to run automatically when I restart the unit ...... but it seems that that is not possible ..... this way I could use the music player that I like and I would follow the same song being listened after restarting the unit.
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
It was mentioned earlier that you can do that with a 3rd party launcher, i.e. automatically run apps of your choice. The 3rd party players I've tried will return to the last song played but from its start, not at its last position.
[Android Head-Units] Cool82:
but also the launcher starts automatically after reset the unit?
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
I believe it replaces the built-in launcher that loads the 4 apps you can't remove from the bottom of the home screen.
[Android Head-Units] mister7000:
It seems that we have same amount of buttons. Thanks for the picture. Its worth 1000 words lol !!

So, I will hold off on ordering the ASWC-1. I think you just saved me + - $60 dollars.

Since the dodge caravan also uses 2 wired I will try conecting same wires to the radio and report back.

Have u tried programing the phone buttons ? Like going in to the radio manual programing mode and hit the buttons you want to assign to a particular function.

I saw a previus post about it on the forums.
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
DVD On Screen Warning

I just recently started getting this on screen warning about driver banned from watching dvds while driving. I get this constant message anytime I go to disc even if I am just listening to music. Before I had a folder with files displayed. I grounded the parking wire today but this started before that and I was hoping it would make it go away.
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
Metra Wiring Harness for 2012 Elantra

The adapter in the photo with the red, black, yellow and purple/orange and whatever other color are associated with the steering controls. IThe ground and the two bicolored wires are for steering controls.
[Android Head-Units] Cool82:
try this ...... settings / general / extra settings (type password "123456"). You will enter in other settings where there is an option that allows you to watch DVDs while driving.
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
phone buttons

Yes, my phone buttons work. But I have 3 buttons on steering wheel and only answer appears in the steering wheel control options, I did not investigate reserve. I did not see a hangup or end communication. I have another button that is a picture of a guy speaking that used to prompt for instructions, not sure what to do. Actually all I have is the call button. I don't use that a lot but it sounds awesome over car speakers when you hear someone speak.
[Android Head-Units] Jake Bullit:
I think it's under brake settings in the advanced menu

Sent from my HTC HD2
[Android Head-Units] Hal9k_:
I made a new version of my custom firmware. You can find it here.

I added the loader for the radio with a capacitive screen in the archive.

Thanks 949BFN !

If you have a radio with a capacitive screen, before firmware update, you must replace ”u-boot-skip.bin” file with “u-boot-skip.bin.capacitive” (rename by removing .capacitive)

Okay, I uploaded firmware to Dropbox https://www.dropbox.com/s/e01g7pqifx66uoe/2013.3.26.MCU+2.10.8-1-10-1+system+2.13.6+Hal9k.rar

Changes made by me regarding stock version:

Builtin root (Superuser)

Support USB Bluetooth dongle to connect to the OBD2 ELM327 adapter with Bluetooth interface.

Support OBD2 ELM327 adapters with USB interface based on FTDI and pl2303 chips.

Ability to connect to Wi-Fi networks using the mode AdHoc, including OBD2 ELM327 adapters with Wi-Fi interface.

Supports large disks with NTFS through FUSE module

Automatically create APN settings in 3G-modem

This firmware is made to Android 2.3.7.

To get work Torque with USB OBD2-adapter, you must create file /etc/carit_version2 with "finland_rds_ru" line inside and assign permissions rw- r-- r-- to it.
[Android Head-Units] greekstile:
Nice! Will give this a go later. Any changes to be aware of? Or is it basically just the upgrade to Android 2.3.7? Did you add anything else in?

Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] ahdoublexl:
Link is showing 404. What changes have been made in this custom firmware?
[Android Head-Units] DonnieMo:
Has anyone been able to make a custom boot logo? I have tried taking apart the various ones they supply, but, i cannot get them to open in any editor(even boot logo editors...)

I have a temp custom boot animation that i got working, but can't seem to find how to add my own logo. I know that the once you set your logo, you can delete/rename the file unter etc/logo/ and it will still be the logo you chose. So, it's got to be copied to another location then renamed to something else [ex: boot_logo, logo, splash].

There probably is also some sort of compression/encryption used that's not standard? Or maybe just padded?

I just need to locate where it copies the file, as that's the spot i'd place my custom logo.

Thank you for everyone else working on this radio,

~Donnie

[edit1]

Or even if anyone knows how to modify one of the existing files [ex:nissan.png.logo] so i can get mylogo.png.logo to show up on the list of logo's, that would work for me.
[Android Head-Units] urgodfather:
Just as before, you have to be a member of 4pda.ru to view or download. Use google chrome to log onto the site and translate it. :cool:
[Android Head-Units] Hal9k_:
For to open the link in my post, you must log on to 4pda.ru

Instructions for registering on 4pda.ru were at the beginning of the theme.

I described all the changes, made ​​to the firmware, in my message on 4pda.

Unfortunately, it's difficult to me to accurately translate that big post to English. It takes me a long time.

Try it yourself to use Google Translate, or maybe kirill.lrnv can to translate it for you.
[Android Head-Units] Cool82:
Someone you can download the custom firmware and upload it to Dropbox for ejemplo.Please

I'm waiting for my seller ends his vacation. He takes a few days without connecting to skype. I want to speak directly with him for the capacitive screens firmware.

Anyway if anyone knows how to extract the firmware of my unit I could do it and give it to hal9k so that he can make the custom firmware.

I still do not want to put custom firmware on my unit because my unit has a higher version.

By the way ...... anyone know what cables are identified in the photo?.

That stretch of cable I have none connected and everything works.

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1870611&stc=1&d=1365532376

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1870612&stc=1&d=1365532376

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1870612&stc=1&d=1365532376

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1870614&stc=1&d=1365532376
[Android Head-Units] Cool82:
I am also interested in this. I want to display this image is the logo of my car with a background that I like. I now I have the android logo because the brand of my car is not available.

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1870639&stc=1&d=1365533001
[Android Head-Units] Hal9k_:
I intentionally placed the firmware on 4pda to see the number of downloads. ;)

Thanks. We'll be wait.

Your unit has a same version.
[Android Head-Units] Cool82:
I find it difficult to register in 4pda. I always use google translate for the English and also I have to use it for other languages other than Spanish.

I was a bit of English and sometimes I have to correct the google translate but still hard for me to understand everything right.

If you want to send you a private message with my email address and send me the custom firmware and you add 1 more downloads..:laugh:

My unit has the same version that this new custom firmware or the same version of the previous custom firmware?
[Android Head-Units] Hal9k_:
I posted link to Dropbox in original message. :highfive:

You unit has the same version with my new custom firmware, 2.13.6
[Android Head-Units] 949BFN:
Thanks so much for your efforts! You can add me to your count. I would actually be nice to know how many people make use of your firmware.
[Android Head-Units] Cool82:
Thank you very much for your contribution. I've downloaded from dropbox. you can add 1 download +.

This is not yet valid for capacitive screens?. I hope my seller provide me the firmware of capacitive screens.
[Android Head-Units] Hal9k_:
Previous version downloaded 89 times from 4pda and unknown how many times from dropbox + about 10-15 times I gave links in the PM during the initial testing.

No. We are all waiting for your seller or a brave tester.:)
[Android Head-Units] 949BFN:
I tried my best to register on 4pda.ru, without any success. It seems to insist on a .ru email address. It also seems impossible to retype the characters of the image with an English keyboard.

Would you mind putting a Google translation of the changes on here? I'mreally curious to see what you've improved / changed.
[Android Head-Units] Cool82:
:laugh:My unit is only a few days ..... I hope you understand now that I do not want to be brave.:rolleyes:

How Earned the new firmware?Maybe the person who gave you this firmware can also give you the firmware for capacitive screen.
[Android Head-Units] Hal9k_:
Added changelist to the original post.

I'm tired today from the English and had to go to sleep:eek:
[Android Head-Units] Jake Bullit:
Have a good sleep thanks for your work

Sent from my HTC HD2
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
I have posted many files and pics on this forum and they've always shown the number of downloads and views, have they changed something?
[Android Head-Units] SWEUP:
Thanks for your effort!
[Android Head-Units] G2k0:
THANK YOU!!!!

THANKS Hal9k_ !!!!! :cool: Def gonna try this over the weekend :)

I know the ipod interface has been kicked around a few times. After the last (stock) firmware update the controls seemed to work well. Then I plugged in my ipod classic (60GB). At first all works well until I hit a large playlist (4,000 songs). After that I cant select any songs (it plays songs at random / not the one I selected). I'm starting to get the feeling the ipod app cant handle large playlists? Can anyone confirm this?

On the subject, has anyone tried any 3rd party music apps? I'm looking for something that can display album art etc. So far I've tried the classic, winamp (it was ok), Double Twist wouldnt pick up my SD card. n7player was good it just took forever to scan. Would be great if I can use my ipod classic (at least storage wise).
[Android Head-Units] urgodfather:
XBMC works great on it. You might want to change the skin. It also can handle large lists, multiple file formats, mp3, avi, mkv, etc. etc. It also will do album art, will download it if you want.
[Android Head-Units] G2k0:
Apps & stuff

XBMC!!! That would be awesome! Now why didnt I think of that? LoL!! Sure can you also let me know what skin you chose (config)

I actually did put Plex on mine (not a fan on how it handles music) works ok with my vids.

Other apps I installed are Task Manager (to free up some memory) & Start Up manager (to modify what apps auto start). Might try ES Task Manager.

@ artash44 & 949BFN

Not true. It does dim the monitor when the lights are switched on. Make sure the illumination wire (orange one on the HU) is connected. My 12V (cigaret lighter) socket has an illumination ring on it. Used a test light to figure out which wire I needed to tap in to. So when my car lights go on, it lights up. I ran a wire from that to the orange/black wire on the HU. That being said you don't have to override the lights always on on the radio.
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
I've tried Rocket Player, PlayerPro, and then PowerAmp which I'm using now. The album art is BIG and it is packed full of features like a built-in 10 band equalizer, creating and editing playlists, and the ability to auto-download album art. The on-screen Next and Prev icons are difficult to operate while driving, and the hardware buttons don't work, but changing to Next/Prev only takes a swipe on the album art (use your fingernail)--I like that a lot.
[Android Head-Units] G2k0:
Wire diagram

Thanks Pop45398! Trying to find a decent one, let alone easy to operate while driving is key! I'll give that a go.

If anyone needs a wiring diagram, this might come in handy
[Android Head-Units] swiftmike99:
custom logo

Bump on the custom logo change? I have a car thats not supported, how do we get our own logo on it? I assumed the previous firmware so not rooted but with the new one you should be able to use one of those boot changer apps to get it working. Becasue right now they say not rooted.
[Android Head-Units] artash44:
cables

Steering wheel controls and camera?

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What would happen if you put 12 v on the reverse wire all the time? Doesn't the backup light actuate the camera? Oh I guess you would just have a blank screen until you shifted to reverse.

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I have had to reboot my phone on several occasions in order to get data moving even when WiFi indicates a connection. Is there a better way to connect? I wouldn't want to go as far as to buy a 3G dongle. What about an antenna to improve the signal to the phone, I wonder if that is what I need. I really want a reliable connection.
[Android Head-Units] G2k0:
Then it would constantly broadcast (not a good idea). The idea behind this is that the reverse wire needs to be powered when you are in reverse. This will send a signal to the monitor. Hence you will need to power it accordingly (ie wire it into your reverse lights, or the reverse wire where your shifter is). Btw, as per the MFG, you can user either 3G or WIFI but not both at the same time. I have mine connect to my phone (using my phone as a hot spot) no problems.

@ swiftmike99 - As far as the car logos go, in the advanced settings there are several different makes (VW, Totota, Skoda, BMW etc. just to name a few). Dont recall them all but it has most brands. I've thought about maybe changing a few, havent looked into it to be honest.
[Android Head-Units] alejo:
Hi, I have tested Winamp and it works pretty well, even when reading files from the USB OTG connector in the front. Sometimes there's a stutter or two but only when the processor is running at full load, otherwise it is fine.
[Android Head-Units] shida:
hi

test
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
If you put 12v on the reverse wire constantly, your unit would always show only a blank screen unless the camera was powered then only the camera, you would not have any other function. The most common way to power the camera is from the reverse light circuit so the camera is only powered when in reverse.

At times I have trouble being able to surf when wifi is connected. It always happens when there is only 1 bar signal strength. I've had luck getting it to work by turning wifi off then back on. You could use a USB extension cable so you could locate the wifi dongle above your dash for better signal, or get a wifi dongle with an external antenna connection (if there is such a thing like there is on some 3G dongles).
[Android Head-Units] G2k0:
If its any help, I ran the wifi cable from the unit into my glove compartment (easy access and better reception)

Btw, has anyone tried to open their HU? Curious if the memory is built on the board or if it can be upgraded.
[Android Head-Units] ahdoublexl:
I haven't. However...it is possible it is just an internal SD card. I recently took apart a Chinese tablet of the no name variety and its internal memory was just an SD card, formatted especially for the tablet. I am now using that card for the headunit lol.
[Android Head-Units] G2k0:
Nooo com'on it cant be that easy? In the menu it says its DDR3 800... So I was thinking maybe its a dimm? Hey I wouldnt mind getting it up to 1 GB.
[Android Head-Units] ahdoublexl:
Oh.. I was talking about the internal storage rather than the ram.
[Android Head-Units] urgodfather:
As far as I know, it's iNAND.

I've been toying with it. Still tweaking it up, modding skins etc. When I get things to a satisfactory config, I will tell. The reFocus and reTouched are ehh mediocre at best. They aren't easy to work with while driving.

Scrap that crap. Plex is good as a server and that's about it. It's based on XBMC (if you didn't know). I've been working with XBMC for around 10 years now.
[Android Head-Units] G2k0:
LoL!!! Yup, sure do :) Let us know, xbmc looks like a winner here. Gonna try it over the weekend.

@ alejo - thanks man. I've tried winamp. it was ok. I just wasnt a huge fan of the interface & album art (too small). And like you said, the occasional stuttering just drove me nuts.
[Android Head-Units] greekstile:
Poweramp works perfectly for me as a music player. Just wish there was a way to get third party players to work with the steering wheel controls.